RNSG 1146 - Legal and Ethical Issues for Nurses

Institution:

South Plains College

Subject:

Associate Degree Nursing

Description:

This course is a study of the laws and regulations related to the provision of safe and effective professional nursing care with attention given to the development of a framework for addressing ethical issues. Topics also include confidentiality, the Nursing Practice Act, professional boundaries, ethics, and health care legislation. This course lends itself to either a blocked or integrated approach. Student self-assessment of ability to function within each of the nursing roles is encouraged in order to help each student become accountable and responsible for professional, personal, ethical, and legal growth and development within the practice of nursing. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 08/30/2008 

Institution Website:

www3.southplainscollege.edu/

Phone Number:

(806) 894-9611 ext 2175

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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